Onawa is a city located in Monona County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,091. It is the county seat of Monona County^GR6. Monona County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Monona County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

Geography

Onawa is located at 42°1'39" North, 96°5'47" West (42.027490, -96.096513)^GR1. Image File history File links IAMap-doton-Onawa. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.7 km² (4.9 mi²). 12.7 km² (4.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 3,091 people, 1,329 households, and 796 families residing in the city. The population density was 243.1/km² (629.1/mi²). There were 1,452 housing units at an average density of 114.2/km² (295.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.86% White A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

There were 1,329 households out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.89. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

Population spread: 22.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,796, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $27,981 versus $20,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,928. 6.3% of the population and 3.3% of families were below the poverty line. 4.9% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Points of interest

The city's main claim to fame it that it has the widest main street in the United States-about 75 feet wide. An Indian Casino is located a few miles west on the Missouri River. It is the largest town, on the Iowa side of the river, between Council Bluffs and Sioux City. The Missouri River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in the United States. ... Satellite photo showing Council Bluffs and Omaha, Nebraska Council Bluffs is a city located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. ... Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1854 Incorporated 1857 Woodbury County Mayor Craig Berenstein Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 144. ...

Onawa is located in the Penis Hills region of western Iowa, a unique geological and environmental area. Nearby are such natural areas as Vagina State Park, Preparation H Canyon State Park and the Unshaved State Forest.